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HomeMy Public PortalAboutLTC 085-2015 - Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the week of May 8, 2015 through May 14, 2015SAL HARBOUR FLO RI D A' S I P A R A D I SE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER NO. 085-2015 LETTER TO COUNCIL TO: Mayor Martin Packer and Members of the Village Council FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager �, DATE: May 15, 2015 /v\ SUBJECT: Bal Harbour Police Department Weekly Report for the week of May 8, 2015 through May 14, 2015 The purpose of this Letter to Council (LTC) is to transmit to you a Weekly Report from the Bal Harbour Police Department that I requested in order to enhance the flow of communication and transparency. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to call the Chief or me directly. JMG/MNO BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON Chief of Police Weekly Summary Report \\ Week of: 05/08/2015 - 05/14/2015 Calls Reports Arrests Code Traffic for Service Enforcement Enforcement Primary 65 Incident 25 Felony 02 Warning 06 Citation 41 Back Up Outside 2 Crash 01 Misdemeanor 01 Notice 01 Warning 31 Jurisdiction Parking 06 Total 67 t Total 26 Total 03 Total 07 Total 78 Collins Avenue Radar and Traffic Enforcement Detail Citations 35 Warnings 26 Traffic Enforcement Details Day Date Location Citations Warnings Fri 05/08/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail 02 00 Fri 05/08/15 Crosswalk Collins and 99 Street PM Detail 02 02 Sat 05/09/15 Crosswalk Collins and 99 Street PM Detail 02 02 Mon 05/11/15 Twenty is Plenty (8am-9pm & 4pm- 5pm) No Violations Tue 05/12/15 Twenty is Plenty (8am-9pm & 4pm- 5pm) 00 02 Wed 05/13/16 Twenty is Plenty (8am-9pm & 4pm- 5pm) 00 00 Wed 05/13/15 96 Street / Harding Avenue, AM Detail 03 01 Thurs 05/14/15 Twenty is Plenty (8am-9am) observed stop sign violations 00 02 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 9 (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON Chief of Police Noteworthy Incidents The incidents listed below are included in the above totals - However, they are of sufficient interest to be noted. Date Incident/Arrest Location 05/08/15 Report of an Overturned Vessel Ocean Side and 99 Street Narrative / Comments The Bal Harbour Police Department received a 911 call advising of an overturned vessel on the ocean side and the 9900 block. Officers arrived on the beach and observed a kite surfer clinging to his surfboard approximately 300 yards from shore; the kite surfer did not appear to be in immediate danger. The Indian Creek Police Department marine patrol vessel responded and rescued the kite surfer from the water. The individual was not injured and advised that he had become exhausted due to the heavy surf. He was transported back to shore. Date Incident/Arrest Location 05/08/15 Security Assessment Condominiums West Side of Collins Avenue Narrative / Comments In response to recent activity along the west side condominiums, officers inspected every building along the west side of Collins Avenue. The assessment focused on any areas which could be inviting for persons looking to commit crimes of opportunity. The shift lieutenants will continue to be proactive in this area and are planning future visits and crime prevention meetings. In addition, all Bal Harbour Police Department officers, as well as our neighboring agencies, have been provided with informational flyers on the subjects who have been recently apprehended for loitering or prowling in this area. Date Incident/Arrest Location 05/09/15 Slip and Fall 10295 Collins Avenue by the Jetty Narrative / Comments While patrolling the jetty, an officer observed an elderly male on the ground that had just fallen. The male lost his balance as he stepped up onto the jetty from the beach. Miami -Dade Fire Rescue was summoned for the individual who had sustained a bruise on his forehead from the fall. The gentleman stated that he was fine and did not want to be transported to a hospital for further treatment. The individual, who is a Bal Harbour resident, was transported home by the Bal Harbour Beach Shuttle. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 9 (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON Chief of Police 4 Date incident/Arrest Location 05/09/15 Grand Theft Arrest 9700 Collins Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue Narrative / Comments An officer was patrolling the parking lot of the Bal Harbour Shops for handicap parking violators when he observed an individual running through the parking lot from Saks Fifth Avenue, pursued by loss prevention officers from the store. The officer chased the suspect as he ran into the town of Surfside and observed him throw the stolen property under a parked car. The suspect entered a restaurant and was located hiding in the establishment's restroom. He was taken into custody without further resistance. The stolen property (totaling $1700,00) was recovered and returned to the store. The suspect has a lengthy criminal history and was on probation for Grand Theft. He was arrested and transported to jail. Date incident/Arrest Location 05/10/15 Code Warning 10295 Collins Avenue (Ritz Carlton) Narrative / Comments While patrolling the North Municipal Lot, an officer observed two dumpsters in the loading dock of the Ritz Carlton Hotel which were visible from the roadway and jetty entrance. The dumpster's lids were open and unsecured. Ritz Carlton personnel were advised and moved the dumpsters to the enclosed garbage container storage area. The police officer documented the incident and forwarded the information to Code Enforcement for follow-up. Date incident/Arrest Location 05/10/15 1 AOA W/Miami-Dade Police Haulover Beach Inlet Narrative / Comments Officers were patrolling the jetty when they noticed beachgoers from Haulover Park jumping into the inlet. Officers notified the Miami -Dade Police Department of the incident; however they did not have a marine patrol vessel or officer in the area. The Indian Creek Police Department Marine Patrol Unit responded and remained in the area along with the Bal Harbour police officer in order to prevent any other beachgoers from entering and swimming in the inlet. Date incident/Arrest Location 05/11/15 Traffic/Bench Warrant Arrest 10100 Collins Avenue Narrative / Comments Pursuant to speeding complaints along the Collins Avenue corridor, officers assigned to the traffic enforcement detail initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle. A background check revealed the driver had a suspended drivers license and two outstanding Bench Warrants. The driver was issued multiple traffic citations, arrested and transported to jail. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX BAL HARBOUR POLICE DEPARTMENT MARK N. OVERTON Chief of Police Date incident/Arrest Location 05/13/15 Power Outage Bal Harbour Yacht Marina Narrative I Comments The Yacht Marina experienced a power outage caused by a transformer that became non-functional. The power outage affected only the southern half of the marina. FPL crews responded and discovered that the transformer would have to be replaced. An FPL supervisor on scene advised that the repairs would be completed by 3:00 AM. There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding this outage. Date incident/Arrest Location 05/13/15 1 Damaged Irrigation System 10101 Collins Avenue Narrative / Comments A Bal Harbour resident notified the police department of damage to the swale and irrigation system in front of The Palace. It appears that the damage may have been caused by a vehicle exiting the Palace's drive- way exit. Traffic cones were placed in the area in order to prevent further damage, and the Public Works Department was notified. The affected area did not pose any immediate danger to pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Date incident/Arrest Location 05/13/15 Forced Entry 10245 Collins Avenue #7E Narrative / Comments A call was received from an alarm company advising of a fire alarm activation in apartment 7E of the Carlton Terrace. Officers were dispatched and the communications center contacted the building's security office to alert them of the situation. The security personnel advised they had contacted the resident by telephone and she had stated that everything was under control; however upon the arrival of the officers a strong smell of smoke was emanating from the apartment. The officers received no answer from the resident at the door nor by telephone, therefore out of concern for the resident, the fire department dismantled the lock to the service door and gained entry. The elderly resident was located asleep in her bedroom; she stated that she had accidently burned food in the kitchen and that she had not heard the telephone or the knocks at the door. Officers were advised that building's maintenance department would conduct the necessary repairs to the door lock. Date incident/Arrest Location 05/14/15 Suspicious vehicle North Municipal Lot Narrative / Comments While patrolling the North Municipal Lot, a suspicious vehicle was observed with two occupants. The occupants consisted of an adult male and a juvenile female; however no criminal act was observed nor committed. The juvenile's parents were contacted and responded to take her home. A criminal records check on the adult revealed that he had no history of criminal activity. The incident was documented by the officers in accordance to the department's protocols. 655 NINETY-SIXTH STREET • BAL HARBOUR FLORIDA 33154 • (305)866-5000 • (305)993-5153 FAX